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How equity in tech companies works
A guide to understanding and maximizing the stock in your compensation package.
Nikhyl Singhal
Feb 19
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Experts from four top tech companies discuss career transitions
Advice from Calendly, ClickUp, Divvy Homes, and Rubrik head of products.
Nikhyl Singhal
Feb 5
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January 2023
Steering clear of all-too-common career pitfalls
Conventional wisdom doesn’t always apply to you and your career moves
Nikhyl Singhal
Jan 29
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Crafting a successful career framework
Five questions that you should consider before any transition
Nikhyl Singhal
Jan 22
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Launching The Skip Podcast
I’m pleased to announce The Skip Podcast, an extension to the Skip Newsletter, devoted to helping tech professionals get ahead in their career. I will…
Nikhyl Singhal
Jan 16
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Launching The Skip Podcast
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January 2022
Dear CEO: Here are 8 tips to most effectively hire and manage your head of product
“My board tells me I need to scale myself and hire a head of product. So now that we’re hitting our stride, I’m thinking about kicking off a search for…
Nikhyl Singhal
Jan 16, 2022
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September 2021
What needs to change? That’s easy. How and when is the hard part.
Problems are easy to spot in any company. What’s hard is to time and coax meaningful change, which is an advanced blend of art and science. Explore the…
Nikhyl Singhal
Sep 6, 2021
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June 2021
Tech compensation: Beyond the offer letter
This is the first of three articles devoted to compensation. This one breaks down the key components of a compensation package, ensures you prioritize…
Nikhyl Singhal
Jun 18, 2021
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January 2021
Three crucial skills that leaders must develop to become executives
Becoming a great executive requires a set of skills beyond what's needed to be a leader. Executive skills are subtle and can be elusive to managers…
Nikhyl Singhal
Jan 9, 2021
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November 2020
Seven tips for picking your first (or next) job
Important tips to help you choose the right next job, especially if it’s your first one. Don’t just optimize for culture, compensation, or manager…
Nikhyl Singhal
Nov 29, 2020
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Tips when starting a new job
Ensure you start a new job successfully by preparing two game plans. One should be a 100-day plan to make a strong first impression, and the other…
Nikhyl Singhal
Nov 14, 2020
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October 2020
How to respond to the interview question "what question do you have for me?"
Consider “If after 12 months I failed, where did we go wrong?”. This question is just as valuable when you aren’t looking for a new job as it’s critical…
Nikhyl Singhal
Oct 24, 2020
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